Aftermarket Headunit Install Kit Issue

PatheticJoe · 02-16-2008, 01:44 PM

So I installed my Crutchfield headunit kit almost a year ago but yesterday I used my hazard lights for the first time and once the switch was pressed in it got stuck under the edge of the kit. I had to drive all the way home with my hazards on like a moron till I could get a knife and pry it out. The kit fit really well when I installed it and haven't had any other issues but it may be something to consider and worth going w/ the Scosche kit instead, even though Crutchfields is free with the deck. I put a knife in the truck in case this happens again but it sucks that the fit isn't better.

JKarp · 02-17-2008, 06:43 AM

I noticed mine stuck a little bit when I did a test-fit on the install and took an exacto knife to it to widen the hole slightly.

007Tacoma · 02-17-2008, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by PatheticJoe

So I installed my Crutchfield headunit kit almost a year ago but yesterday I used my hazard lights for the first time and once the switch was pressed in it got stuck under the edge of the kit. I had to drive all the way home with my hazards on like a moron till I could get a knife and pry it out. The kit fit really well when I installed it and haven't had any other issues but it may be something to consider and worth going w/ the Scosche kit instead, even though Crutchfields is free with the deck. I put a knife in the truck in case this happens again but it sucks that the fit isn't better.

I had the same problem with the Crutchfield kit. I got ticked off and hit it. It came undone. Problem solved (temporarily).

I will take an exacto knife to it later.

The two reasons that I didn't go with the Sosche kit: I didn't want a silver dash and I wanted to be able to go from single DIN to double DIN without buying another kit.

PatheticJoe · 02-17-2008, 09:54 AM

Sounds like the X-acto knife is the way to go. I doubt I'll take it apart just to fix this but if I have to get into my dash for something else down the road I'll try to remember to do this. I also prefer the flexibility (Single or Double DIN) and color of the Crutchfield kit and who knows maybe the Scosche kit requires some knife modification as well.

RacingRosey · 04-16-2008, 12:01 PM

Add me to the list.

I was just saying 'thanks' to a guy who let me over on a highway trip... good think I had a little knife in the console

02-16-2008, 01:44 PM	#1
PatheticJoe Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #2943 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 241 07 Prerunner SR5 TRD Sport - Access Cab 2007 Access Cab Automatic	Aftermarket Headunit Install Kit Issue So I installed my Crutchfield headunit kit almost a year ago but yesterday I used my hazard lights for the first time and once the switch was pressed in it got stuck under the edge of the kit. I had to drive all the way home with my hazards on like a moron till I could get a knife and pry it out. The kit fit really well when I installed it and haven't had any other issues but it may be something to consider and worth going w/ the Scosche kit instead, even though Crutchfields is free with the deck. I put a knife in the truck in case this happens again but it sucks that the fit isn't better. __________________ 1.25" front lift, Pioneer DEH-P4900iB, 8" Rockford sub and Phoenix Gold Amp, Grillcraft Mesh Grill, Aftermarket Black Headlights

02-17-2008, 09:54 AM	#4
PatheticJoe Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #2943 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 241 07 Prerunner SR5 TRD Sport - Access Cab 2007 Access Cab Automatic	Sounds like the X-acto knife is the way to go. I doubt I'll take it apart just to fix this but if I have to get into my dash for something else down the road I'll try to remember to do this. I also prefer the flexibility (Single or Double DIN) and color of the Crutchfield kit and who knows maybe the Scosche kit requires some knife modification as well. __________________ 1.25" front lift, Pioneer DEH-P4900iB, 8" Rockford sub and Phoenix Gold Amp, Grillcraft Mesh Grill, Aftermarket Black Headlights

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02-17-2008, 06:43 AM	#2
JKarp Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3899 Posts: 41 08 4x4 fresh off the lot! 2008 Regular Cab Manual	I noticed mine stuck a little bit when I did a test-fit on the install and took an exacto knife to it to widen the hole slightly.

04-16-2008, 12:01 PM	#5
RacingRosey Junior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #5741 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 29 08 Dbl Cab TRD Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic	Add me to the list. I was just saying 'thanks' to a guy who let me over on a highway trip... good think I had a little knife in the console